Koko’s Picks: Fun Klutz Activities for Creative Kids

Looking for something to keep little hands busy that doesn’t involve a screen? We’ve got you covered.

One of our favorite things about Klutz is that the fun starts as soon as you open the book. Each activity comes with the materials kids need to get started, making it easy to turn an ordinary afternoon into a little creative adventure.

Whether your kid is into sharks, sewing, Pokémon, clay, or making things they can actually wear, there’s a Klutz activity waiting for them. And since Koko has a few favorites, we rounded up some of the ones we’re loving at Monkey Barrel right now.

Make Clay Charms

For the kid who is happiest when they’re making something with their hands, Make Clay Charms is a winner. With nine colors of clay and more than 30 designs to choose from, kids can make everything from tiny fruits and animals to sweet treats and silly monsters. Once their creations are finished, they can bake and glaze them before adding their favorites to the included bracelet. It’s creative, colorful, and gives them something they can actually wear when they’re done.

The Marvelous Book of Magical Horses

Calling all horse lovers and little dreamers. This activity book comes with six paper ponies, two fairies, and an entire collection of wings, manes, tails, crowns, and other magical accessories. Kids can mix and match their creations to make their very own enchanted horses. And because we know parents love anything that makes cleanup a little easier, there’s even a storage envelope to keep all the pieces together.

Pokémon Stained Glass Art

A little creativity + a few favorite Pokémon = a pretty great afternoon. With Pokémon Stained Glass Art, kids can color vellum designs featuring characters like Pikachu, Eevee, and Charizard, then hold them up to a window to see the stained-glass effect come to life. The book also includes double-tipped markers, fun facts, and designs that can be displayed as artwork once they’re finished. A fun one for the Pokémon fan who is always looking for their next project.

Shark-tastic Teeth

Got a kid who can tell you everything there is to know about sharks? This one is for them. Shark-tastic Teeth combines a hands-on activity with plenty of shark facts. Kids get 20 replica shark teeth from species including great whites, tiger sharks, and threshers, plus activities that let them build a shark skeleton, play shark trading cards, and even turn a tooth into a necklace. Basically, it’s part activity book, part science lesson, and part excuse to talk about sharks for the rest of the day.

My Simple Sewing

For the little maker who is ready to learn something new, My Simple Sewing is a great place to start. The kit introduces kids to basic sewing with a kid-safe plastic needle and practice cards before moving into projects like a felt pizza pouch, cookie keychain, and tiny cupcake plush. The pieces are already cut and punched, so kids can focus on learning the actual sewing skills without getting frustrated by the prep work. And who knows? Maybe this is the activity that starts a lifelong love of making things by hand.

The Ultimate Invisible Ink Activity Book

For the kid who loves a good mystery, grab the UV pen. The Ultimate Invisible Ink Activity Book is filled with codes, jokes, games, and hidden messages that are only revealed when kids use the included UV pen. It’s the kind of activity that works just as well at the kitchen table as it does in the car, on a road trip, or tucked into a backpack for a little entertainment while you're out and about. Perfect for the classic, “Mom, I’m bored” moment.

The Best Ever Book of Lanyard, Scoubidou, and Boondoggle

If you grew up making lanyards at camp, you might recognize this one. This Klutz classic brings the colorful camp craft back with eight colors of plastic cord and instructions for different braiding techniques, including the box stitch, barrel, and butterfly. Kids can turn their creations into lanyards, bracelets, or keychains using the included rings, clips, and charms. It’s a little nostalgic for parents and completely new-school fun for kids.

Air-Dry Clay Animal Party

For the kid who wants to make approximately 47 tiny animals in one afternoon, we have just the thing. Air-Dry Clay Animal Party walks kids through making adorable little creatures using ten colors of air-dry clay. They can create everything from a boba bear to an avocado axolotl, then add tiny hats and accessories to give each animal its own personality. The kit makes up to 15 animals, so there’s plenty to keep them creating, sharing with siblings, or making a little friend to take home.

Find Your Next Favorite at Monkey Barrel

There’s something special about an activity that gets kids to slow down, make something with their hands, and get completely absorbed in what they’re creating.

That’s why we love Klutz around here.

Whether you have a future artist, a tiny scientist, a Pokémon expert, a shark enthusiast, or a kid who just loves making things, we’ve got plenty of projects to keep them busy.

Stop by Monkey Barrel on Amelia Island and let Koko help you find your next favorite!